HC Deb 25 November 1942 vol 385 c738W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Planning how many officers of his Department and their staffs are posted at the 12 Civil Defence regional offices to be available for consultation with the Commissioner but not under his orders, showing each regional staff separately, and indicating the total cost, including buildings requisitioned or hired, fuel, light, etc.?

Mr. Hicks

The numbers of staff of the Directorate of Emergency Works of the Ministry who are available for consultation with the Civil Defence Regional Commissioners but not under their orders, are as follow:

Region. No. of Staff.
1 … … … 11
2 … … … 12
3 … … … 11
4 … … … 10
5 … … … 31
6 … … … 12
7 … … … 18
8 … … … 10
9 … … … 13
10 … … … 19
11 … … … 13
12 … … … 11
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The approximate annual cost of their salaries is £101,500 and the estimated cost of their office accommodation, including rates, heat, light and furniture, is £3,800 per annum.